Saturday, December 31, 2011 The members of the fire company would like to welcome newly appointed Chief Jim Pedley for 2012. He has taken over the role from Ex Chief Doug Vorp, which are not easy boots to fill. Jim is no stranger to the fire company and rose through the ranks, eventually becoming Deputy Chief for part of 2011. Our members are confident that Jim will continue to lead our organization through the many challenges we will face this year. Best of luck Jim! We know you've got our backs, we've got yours!
Saturday, December 31, 2011 The members of the fire company would like to express their thanks and gratitude to Chief Doug Vorp for all of his hard work, dedication and leadership for the past 3 years. Doug is an outstanding member of the fire company and rose through the ranks to become Chief. It's never easy to take on the type of responsibility he did, but he took the challenge head on as any great leader would. He always did what was in the best interest of the fire company and showed us the meaning of the word "Brotherhood" and "Pride and Ownership". As he steps down from the role of Chief, he is not going anywhere. He will continue to be an essential part of the fire company as he always has been for more than 18 years.
Friday, December 30, 2011 The fire company ran 602 calls for help in 2011, compared to 560 in 2010. All of the members worked hard and sacrificed many hot meals, warm beds, lost hours of sleep and time away from their families. Keep in mind that the majority of the fire company are volunteers, many having full time jobs besides the many hours they put in to support the community. As we look to 2012, we will do so with the same pride and professionalism as we have done for over 50 years! To a happy and safe new year! Everyone Goes Home!!!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 On Tuesday evening September 20, 2011 around 1830 hrs the members of the fire company gathered, awaiting two special people. Brian Farrell the brother of Terry Farrell, along with Tim Lohan (from Pennsylvania Chapter) came to accept a donation from the fire company to the Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund. Members canvased areas of Plainsboro days before and asked businesses to put up flyers for the car wash, and so many were eager to help. The members are very grateful for the continued support of so many of our local businesses throughout the area.The morning of Sept. 10th started out partly sunny but quickly became overcast, with a threat of rain and a little sprinkle here and there. One by one the members caught the attention of passing motorists and soon the suds were flying and cars were being washed. It was an amazing experience to see how many people showed up despite the clouds and threat of rain. When it was all said and done the members had collected $2011 dollars for the car wash. Even in the tough economic times we are all facing it was nice to know the community was out there to support us in our venture. This was not to benefit our fire company but to benefit countless others in need of help. It's just another way of BROTHERS helping BROTHERS!If you would like to or are part of a fire department that would like to give back to the Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund, please go to their website http://www.terryfund.org/ Any questions or information you need are noted on the site. Also please take time to view the youtube video embedded in this article.
Brian Farrell (center) Tim Lohan (right)
Sunday, September 11, 2011 Today marks the 10th anniversary since the terror attack of 9-11-01 on NYC. We will never forgot all that were lost that day, civilians, FDNY, PAPD, NYPD, EMS! Forever in our hearts! All Gave Some, Some Gave All!
Saturday, September 10, 2011 The members of the Plainsboro Fire Company, Plainsboro Police Department, Plainsboro Rescue Squad, and Plainsboro Township will be sponsoring a candlelight vigil on 9/10Plainsboro Township will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with a candlelight vigil on Saturday, September 10th at 7:30pm. The vigil will begin at the Plainsboro Rescue Squad and proceed to the September 11th memorial on municipal grounds. The vigil will include Plainsboro Township first responders consisting of the fire department, rescue squad and police department. Featured speakers at the ceremony will be the Plainsboro Township Committee and State Senator Linda Greenstein. Performing vocals will be the West Windsor High School North choir and the Princeton Alliance choir. The candlelight vigil will begin at the Plainsboro Rescue Squad (located on the municipal complex just off of Plainsboro Road). It will proceed down the walking path to the 9/11 memorial located near the municipal building and Plainsboro Museum. The public is invited to attend.
Saturday, September 10, 2011 The members of the Plainsboro Fire Company will be doing a car was on Saturday September 10th from 10a -3p. All proceeds will be donated to the Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund. To learn more about the Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund, visit: http://terryfund.org/ This is for a great cause and is to mark the 10 year anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center. Let us not forget all of the people that perished that day, civilians, PAPD, NYPD, FDNY. Gone but not forgotten. "All Gave Some, Some Gave All"
Thursday, September 8, 2011 Marine 49 was requested to respond into Trenton, NJ on September 8th to assist with evacuating residents. The crew assisted with evacuating residents from the Island section due to the flooding from the Delaware River. All photos used in this story are the property of www.NJ.com.
Monday, August 29, 2011 While the fire company was covering for Princeton Squad 168, on Monday August 29th, a report of a house fire came in. The cover assignment was at the Plainsboro Fire house, and Rescue 49 responded to 41 1/2 Chestnut Street. While Rescue 49 was enroute to Princeton as the Rescue Company, Ladder 49 was requested. Rescue 49 got on location and stood by as needed. The crew was requested to assist with lighting and grabbed portable lights from Ladder 49. Ladder 49 assisted with pulling celings and the fire was out within about 45 min from initial dispatch.
Monday, August 29, 2011 At 1800hrs on Saturday night August 27th about a dozen members settled down at the firehouse for a hurricane standby. All members knew the task at hand would be long and hard but they toughed it out. The fire company was fortunate to only run about 35 calls from Hurricane Irene. Most calls consisted of wires down, flooded roadways, people needing to be rescued from flooded homes, a tree that fell onto a house and a few fire alarms.When it was all said and done the members did a great job, and it was just another example of what team work is all about.. The members sacrificed a lot of time, effort and energy during the standby.
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